I haven't blogged in *gasp* three days. We have had a busy weekend, a sick baby, and lots of napping.
Abby was not feeling too well Thursday night, so I stayed home with her on Friday. She is better, but watch out if the gal sneezes. Better have a tissue handy!
She did find the time to empty my magazine rack of course. 
On Saturday, I got to meet Damien Eric Pekrol, the sweetest baby! He was such a little snuggler and I got to feed him as well.
Saturday night, we went out to eat Hibachi with our friends for Christmas.
Abby had on the CUTEST outfit. It was a pink shirt, mini skirt (which I swore that I would not get her until she was 18), tights and her stylin' boots.
Daddy and Abby waiting on a table. We thought that she would love the whole fire thing at the grill. She was too busy inhaling bananas and rice. Barely even blinked (which is good because I didn't get any pictures). After that was done, I spent the rest of the evening telling her not to chew on the table.....
After Hibachi, the boys went to Applebee's to watch football and the girls went back to Justine's to watch a movie. Abby was out like a light, but woke up a few hours later and was inconsolable. Finally I was able to stick her pacifier in her mouth and rub extremely hard on her teeth. Then she passed out on me, I was in love! She never sleeps on me anymore, so I totally let her snuggle against me until the boys got back.
After Hibachi, the boys went to Applebee's to watch football and the girls went back to Justine's to watch a movie. Abby was out like a light, but woke up a few hours later and was inconsolable. Finally I was able to stick her pacifier in her mouth and rub extremely hard on her teeth. Then she passed out on me, I was in love! She never sleeps on me anymore, so I totally let her snuggle against me until the boys got back. Today, I gave her the teething ring that was in the freezer. As you can see, she stuck that thing in her mouth and just walked around with it. Can't slow her down!
For dinner tonight, she had a banana (we buy at least 10 a week) and a half a can of mixed veggies. She loved them.
I think that I mentioned earlier that we got her a Hello Kitty toothbrush. We still haven't used it because I keep forgetting to buy baby toothpaste (what the dentist told me to use, yes, I asked). Tonight, I figured good old fashioned water would work and that we need to just get her in the habit of getting her teeth brushed.
She thought that it was just the neatest thing.
For dinner tonight, she had a banana (we buy at least 10 a week) and a half a can of mixed veggies. She loved them.
I think that I mentioned earlier that we got her a Hello Kitty toothbrush. We still haven't used it because I keep forgetting to buy baby toothpaste (what the dentist told me to use, yes, I asked). Tonight, I figured good old fashioned water would work and that we need to just get her in the habit of getting her teeth brushed.
She thought that it was just the neatest thing.
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I debated whether to write this or not, but I am hoping that I only get positive feedback. Abby had her first time-out today. We tell her all the time not to touch the garbage can. All the time. 90% of the time, we are able to distract her and we move on. But today, I was in the middle of cutting a chicken (ugh!) and I kept telling her "no" over and over. Not only did she ignore me, but she would watch me watch her do it. She was testing me, of that I am sure.
So, I picked her up and put her in her crib. Then I set the timer for 60 seconds. After pacing up and down the living room for 50 seconds almost in tears, I went to get her out of the crib. I felt so horrible and I am not sure I can do it again. Any thoughts/suggestions??
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I want to add....when I went in to get Abby, she was happily playing and probably thought nothing of getting to hang out in her crib. I grabbed her up and hugged her like I had not seen her in days.
7 comments:
I agree it is the hardest thing to do, but I will suggest and only suggest keep doing it. I can give all the advice I can, but as my dad always said, its what I do with it is my choice. Abby will test you over and over again, but staying strong is your job. And crying after is okay too. Parenting is hard. The saying "This is going to hurt me more then it does you" is oh so true. Discipline with love not with frustration. Easier said then done. Love you good luck you will make the right choices I have all the faith in the world in you...
Ugh! I hate putting her in time out!!! Stuart was not involved in this, but knew what was going on and supported me of course. But he did still *smirk* when I ran in there after 50 seconds. I just see those kids that are so "bad" and dont want her to be like that. But omg, it was the hardest thing that I have ever done!!!
girl, i put landon in time out at least once a day. haha!! i always tell him NO and he goes it anyways i say NO the 1st time, the 2nd he gets a time out and the 3rd he gets a little slap on the hand. one time i was so frustrated with him while i was cooking and jason came home and he was crying sitting in his high chair and he was like what is that about and i told him he was in time out. jason laughed. landon also gets timeouts at school for hitting or pulling hair. i hope this is just a phase. dont sweat so much it wont be the last time. the 1st time is just the hardest and you feel like a horrible mother, but in the long run they will be more adjusted and well behaved people. it comes with being a parent and wanting your child to be well adjusted.
I have to laugh...it will hurt you more than it will them is SOOOO TRUE. I remember crying as well Ann. However you MUST stay strong and stick to what you say. May it be the minutes in time out or down the road grounding.....and it still hurts more for me than it does for her when I have to ground her from going to something special and fun....it KILLS me....but if she doesnt know there is a consequence to acting out then she will run all over me and I don't want ot end up on Supernanny with my kid beating my head while I am driving down the road. You can do it!!! Ann I found Bentons sister a "Time Out Chair" at TJMaxx Home store......is it the cutest thing ever...decorated with cute pink flowers and girly stuff.....if you are looking for something down the road....
i had a friend of ours make that wreath. its super easy. i acually hot glued the silver ornaments on there myself. i have seen the letters at hobby lobby or michaels. she painted the red with green dots. you could do it just some hot glue, ornaments, bow and wreath.
Haha :) Colt loves his crib. He could play in there for quite some time before he wants out so I dont think it would work for timeout!
Discipline is very hard! I hate, hate, HATE to see Ashlynn get in trouble. But I will tell you this, Ashlynn isn't too much older than Abby, and if getting in the trash can is your only worry, GIRL.. you just wait! Ashlynn knows and uses the word "no!" to me, she knows how to run from me, and she gets in to everything at every level in the house! Nothing is out of her reach! Obviously, she gets in trouble... and my parents always told me consistency is key: SO, that's what I try to do the most. If I tell her not to pull everything out of my closet once, sometimes twice (depending on my mood) somebody is in Trooouble, every single time she does it!
I did notice that you said Stu was totally supporting you in this, which is good. I find myself, OFTEN, telling Anthony that he needs to make Ashlynn mind him. Well, on this particular night, she was testing her Daddy. Before I knew, he jumped all over her and I instantly became ticked off. I felt the blood rush to my face and I seriously visualized smacking him around a time or two. Ashlynn needed to get in trouble, but I have found I don't want anyone to do but ME! Not even her Daddy! Obviously, he could care less what I think and will discipline her if need me! That night, I sit out there patting him on the back for actually getting on to her and not making me play the bad guy, but shedding a few tears because I felt so bad for little Ashlynn! So, I say the tears are normal, or we are both ABNORMAL! :)
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